French Football Legend Djibril Cissé Surprises Fans With Post-Match DJ Performance
French football star Djibril Cissé surprised fans by spinning tracks after his testimonial match, featuring legends like Henry and Drogba.
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When most footballers finish their testimonial match, they head to the locker room for a quiet celebration. Not Djibril Cissé. The 47-year-old French striker had other plans that left Tuesday night’s crowd absolutely stunned.
After watching his All Stars XI fall 8-4 to the Auxerre Greatest XI, Cissé didn’t dwell on the scoreline. Instead, he made his way to a DJ booth set up pitch-side and treated everyone to an impromptu music set that turned the stadium into an outdoor dance party. Yes, you read that correctly – one of France’s most celebrated footballers traded his football boots for headphones and mixing decks.
The testimonial match itself was already spectacular. Cissé had assembled incredible football royalty, including Didier Drogba, Robert Pires, Claude Makelele, and William Gallas. The biggest name was Thierry Henry, who nearly stole the show with a trademark free kick that had fans on their feet.
But it was what happened after the final whistle that really caught everyone off guard. The former Liverpool, Marseille, and Queens Park Rangers striker walked over to a professional DJ setup and began mixing tracks like he’d been doing it for years. This wasn’t just any retired footballer having a laugh – Cissé enjoyed a remarkable career that included UEFA Champions League glory and FA Cup success.
His DJ set was no amateur performance. Cissé clearly knew his way around the equipment, seamlessly blending high-energy tracks that kept the crowd buzzing. Among his selections was “Free From Desire” by Gala, the 1996 dance classic that’s become an unofficial anthem in football stadiums across Europe.
The performance shows how former players can stay connected to fans in creative ways. Instead of the usual speech thanking supporters, he gave them something they’ll remember for years. In an age where most football events follow predictable scripts, Cissé reminded us that the best moments come when someone throws the playbook out and just has fun. His DJ performance was spontaneous, joyful, and exactly the kind of unexpected twist that makes sports so compelling.
Djibril Cissé DJ’d his own testimonial. Because of course he did. pic.twitter.com/XbdKrWKAcT
— COPA90 (@Copa90) May 28, 2025
Source: DJ Mag / Martin Guttridge-Hewitt.
